The professional services market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $6207.14 billion in 2023 to $6506.51 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The increase in the historical period can be ascribed to an upsurge in government backing, international cooperation for environmental preservation, robust economic expansion in emerging markets, and the burgeoning legal tech industry.
The professional services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7970.57 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The expansion anticipated in the forecast period can be credited to an increasing emphasis on digitizing business processes and fostering sustainable development, which will propel market growth. Noteworthy trends expected in the forecast period involve the adoption of alternative legal service providers, the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud technology implementation, integration of blockchain technology, and a strategic focus on mergers and acquisitions to enhance product offerings and maintain competitiveness in the market.
The professional services market's growth is supported by the anticipated steady economic growth in numerous developed and developing countries. As an example, a report from the US-based non-profit organization, the Conference Board, forecasted a global real GDP increase of 2.9 percent in 2023, as of September 2023. . Another report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), an intergovernmental organization based in France, projected a global GDP growth of 2.7% in 2023, according to information published in June 2023. Furthermore, the OECD's Interim Report in September 2023 predicted a 3.0% expansion of the global economy in 2023. The anticipation of stable economic growth is poised to encourage investments in end-user markets, thereby propelling market growth during the forecast period.
The escalating threat of cyberattacks is expected to drive the professional services market's growth in the future. Cybercrime, denoting criminal activities conducted through digital technologies or over the internet, poses a significant challenge. Professional consultants play a crucial role in helping businesses identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and formulate incident response plans to safeguard against cyber threats. For instance, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a US-based intergovernmental organization, received 800,944 reports of cybercrime from the general population in March 2023. The potential damage from cyber-attacks in 2022 surged to $10.2 billion, compared to $6.9 billion in 2021, highlighting the escalating threat. Consequently, the growing menace of cyberattacks is a key driver behind the expansion of the professional services market.
Accounting firms are increasingly opting for cloud-based accounting software to improve access and editing capabilities of financial data via the internet, bolster the security of financial transactions, and reduce costs. This type of accounting software, operating similarly to the Software as a Service (SaaS) model, is hosted on remote servers, enabling users to perform functions off-site. The accounting data is transmitted to the cloud, processed, and then returned to the user. This streamlined process saves time through automation, fosters secure collaboration on financial reports, provides real-time data, and allows access to financial data from any location. Users can access their accounts from various devices, such as smartphones and laptops, through the internet, ensuring data security against online and offline threats, and offering cost-effective alternative solutions compared to traditional tools.
Leading companies in the professional services market are innovating by developing new products such as the Qualtrics platform to cater to larger customer bases, increase sales, and boost revenue. Qualtrics, a US-based experience management company, launched XM/os2 in July 2023, representing the next generation of the Qualtrics platform fully integrated with artificial intelligence (AI). The advancements in generative AI within Qualtrics FrontlineXM enhance the productivity of support agents, enabling them to respond more efficiently and empathetically to client issues. These breakthroughs also empower frontline managers to address customer feedback across various channels, including review sites and social media, while taking into account each customer's history and adjusting the tone appropriately for each situation. Qualtrics leverages personalized responses generated from customer profile data in Qualtrics ExperienceID (XiD).
Major companies operating in the professional services market report are Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, PwC, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Accenture, Mazars, Omnicom Group Inc., Slalom, Ruihua CPA, Business Connexion, Enviro Analysts & Engineers Private Limited, International Gulf Engineering Consultancy Bureau LLC, Yingke Law Firm, Interpublic Group, AlmapBBDO, Carat France, AECOM, Tata Consultancy Services, Kesarev Consulting, Boston Consulting Group, FCB Ulka, Bain & Company, WMcCann, Beijing Dentsu Advertising Co Ltd., A.T. Kearney, CMS, Nehlsen Middle East Environmental Consultancy, BBDO, Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., Crowe, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Field LLP, Allen & Overy, DeHeng Law Offices, Picco Accounting, McKinsey & Company, AMEC Foster Wheeler, BlueFocus Communication Group Co. Ltd., FinExpertiza, Lince Consulting, Moscow Consulting Group, Dentons, WPP PLC, Serviceplan, Cooley, Edge Evolve, BDO, Swan Environmental Private Limited, Baker Tilly, Baker & McKenzie, Aon Consulting, Alvarez & Marsal, Charles Ghadban Accounting, Publicis Groupe, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, Kimley-Horn, Zhong Tian CPA, Huayong CPA, Oliver Wyman and Strategy, Dentsu, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Africa International Advisors.
North America was the largest region in the professional services market in 2023. Western Europe was the second largest region in the professional services market. The regions covered in the professional services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the professional services market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa. The professional services market consists of revenue earned by entities by offering services and providing support to businesses of all sizes, in all industries, and to individuals and institutions, in processes where human capital is the major input. Professional services establishments make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis, where an individual or team is responsible for the delivery of services to the client. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The primary categories of professional services encompass design, research, promotional and consulting services, legal services, accounting services, and a range of other professional, scientific, and technical services. 'Legal services' specifically pertain to activities that facilitate individuals in exercising their legal and legislatively established rights. Service providers span across large enterprises, small and medium enterprises, and are accessible through various modes, including both online and offline channels.
The professional services market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides professional services market statistics, including professional services industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a professional services market share, detailed professional services market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the professional services industry. This professional services market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
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The professional services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7970.57 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The expansion anticipated in the forecast period can be credited to an increasing emphasis on digitizing business processes and fostering sustainable development, which will propel market growth. Noteworthy trends expected in the forecast period involve the adoption of alternative legal service providers, the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud technology implementation, integration of blockchain technology, and a strategic focus on mergers and acquisitions to enhance product offerings and maintain competitiveness in the market.
The professional services market's growth is supported by the anticipated steady economic growth in numerous developed and developing countries. As an example, a report from the US-based non-profit organization, the Conference Board, forecasted a global real GDP increase of 2.9 percent in 2023, as of September 2023. . Another report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), an intergovernmental organization based in France, projected a global GDP growth of 2.7% in 2023, according to information published in June 2023. Furthermore, the OECD's Interim Report in September 2023 predicted a 3.0% expansion of the global economy in 2023. The anticipation of stable economic growth is poised to encourage investments in end-user markets, thereby propelling market growth during the forecast period.
The escalating threat of cyberattacks is expected to drive the professional services market's growth in the future. Cybercrime, denoting criminal activities conducted through digital technologies or over the internet, poses a significant challenge. Professional consultants play a crucial role in helping businesses identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and formulate incident response plans to safeguard against cyber threats. For instance, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a US-based intergovernmental organization, received 800,944 reports of cybercrime from the general population in March 2023. The potential damage from cyber-attacks in 2022 surged to $10.2 billion, compared to $6.9 billion in 2021, highlighting the escalating threat. Consequently, the growing menace of cyberattacks is a key driver behind the expansion of the professional services market.
Accounting firms are increasingly opting for cloud-based accounting software to improve access and editing capabilities of financial data via the internet, bolster the security of financial transactions, and reduce costs. This type of accounting software, operating similarly to the Software as a Service (SaaS) model, is hosted on remote servers, enabling users to perform functions off-site. The accounting data is transmitted to the cloud, processed, and then returned to the user. This streamlined process saves time through automation, fosters secure collaboration on financial reports, provides real-time data, and allows access to financial data from any location. Users can access their accounts from various devices, such as smartphones and laptops, through the internet, ensuring data security against online and offline threats, and offering cost-effective alternative solutions compared to traditional tools.
Leading companies in the professional services market are innovating by developing new products such as the Qualtrics platform to cater to larger customer bases, increase sales, and boost revenue. Qualtrics, a US-based experience management company, launched XM/os2 in July 2023, representing the next generation of the Qualtrics platform fully integrated with artificial intelligence (AI). The advancements in generative AI within Qualtrics FrontlineXM enhance the productivity of support agents, enabling them to respond more efficiently and empathetically to client issues. These breakthroughs also empower frontline managers to address customer feedback across various channels, including review sites and social media, while taking into account each customer's history and adjusting the tone appropriately for each situation. Qualtrics leverages personalized responses generated from customer profile data in Qualtrics ExperienceID (XiD).
Major companies operating in the professional services market report are Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, PwC, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Accenture, Mazars, Omnicom Group Inc., Slalom, Ruihua CPA, Business Connexion, Enviro Analysts & Engineers Private Limited, International Gulf Engineering Consultancy Bureau LLC, Yingke Law Firm, Interpublic Group, AlmapBBDO, Carat France, AECOM, Tata Consultancy Services, Kesarev Consulting, Boston Consulting Group, FCB Ulka, Bain & Company, WMcCann, Beijing Dentsu Advertising Co Ltd., A.T. Kearney, CMS, Nehlsen Middle East Environmental Consultancy, BBDO, Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., Crowe, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Field LLP, Allen & Overy, DeHeng Law Offices, Picco Accounting, McKinsey & Company, AMEC Foster Wheeler, BlueFocus Communication Group Co. Ltd., FinExpertiza, Lince Consulting, Moscow Consulting Group, Dentons, WPP PLC, Serviceplan, Cooley, Edge Evolve, BDO, Swan Environmental Private Limited, Baker Tilly, Baker & McKenzie, Aon Consulting, Alvarez & Marsal, Charles Ghadban Accounting, Publicis Groupe, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, Kimley-Horn, Zhong Tian CPA, Huayong CPA, Oliver Wyman and Strategy, Dentsu, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Africa International Advisors.
North America was the largest region in the professional services market in 2023. Western Europe was the second largest region in the professional services market. The regions covered in the professional services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the professional services market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa. The professional services market consists of revenue earned by entities by offering services and providing support to businesses of all sizes, in all industries, and to individuals and institutions, in processes where human capital is the major input. Professional services establishments make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis, where an individual or team is responsible for the delivery of services to the client. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The primary categories of professional services encompass design, research, promotional and consulting services, legal services, accounting services, and a range of other professional, scientific, and technical services. 'Legal services' specifically pertain to activities that facilitate individuals in exercising their legal and legislatively established rights. Service providers span across large enterprises, small and medium enterprises, and are accessible through various modes, including both online and offline channels.
The professional services market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides professional services market statistics, including professional services industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a professional services market share, detailed professional services market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the professional services industry. This professional services market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Professional Services Market Characteristics4. Professional Services Market Trends and Strategies68. Global Professional Services Market Competitive Benchmarking69. Global Professional Services Market Competitive Dashboard70. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Professional Services Market
3. Professional Services Product/Service Analysis -Product/Service Examples
5. Professional Services Market - Macro Economic Scenario
6. Global Professional Services Market Size and Growth
7. Professional Services Market Segmentation
8. Professional Services Market Regional and Country Analysis
9. Asia-Pacific Professional Services Market
10. China Professional Services Market
11. India Professional Services Market
12. Japan Professional Services Market
13. Australia Professional Services Market
14. Indonesia Professional Services Market
15. South Korea Professional Services Market
16. Bangladesh Professional Services Market
17. Thailand Professional Services Market
18. Vietnam Professional Services Market
19. Malaysia Professional Services Market
20. Singapore Professional Services Market
21. Philippines Professional Services Market
22. Hong kong Professional Services Market
23. New Zealand Professional Services Market
24. Western Europe Professional Services Market
25. UK Professional Services Market
26. Germany Professional Services Market
27. France Professional Services Market
28. Italy Professional Services Market
29. Spain Professional Services Market
30. Austria Professional Services Market
31. Belgium Professional Services Market
32. Denmark Professional Services Market
33. Finland Professional Services Market
34. Ireland Professional Services Market
35. Netherlands Professional Services Market
36. Norway Professional Services Market
37. Portugal Professional Services Market
38. Sweden Professional Services Market
39. Switzerland Professional Services Market
40. Eastern Europe Professional Services Market
41. Russia Professional Services Market
42. Czech Republic Professional Services Market
43. Poland Professional Services Market
44. Romania Professional Services Market
45. Ukraine Professional Services Market
46. North America Professional Services Market
47. USA Professional Services Market
48. Canada Professional Services Market
49. Mexico Professional Services Market
50. South America Professional Services Market
51. Brazil Professional Services Market
52. Chile Professional Services Market
53. Argentina Professional Services Market
54. Colombia Professional Services Market
55. Peru Professional Services Market
56. Middle East Professional Services Market
57. Saudi Arabia Professional Services Market
58. Israel Professional Services Market
59. Iran Professional Services Market
60. Turkey Professional Services Market
61. United Arab Emirates Professional Services Market
62. Africa Professional Services Market
63. Egypt Professional Services Market
64. Nigeria Professional Services Market
65. South Africa Professional Services Market
66. Professional Services Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
67. Professional Services Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
71. Professional Services Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis
72. Appendix
Executive Summary
Professional Services Global Market Report 2024 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on professional services market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The impact of sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and altered demand for goods and services due to the Russian Ukraine war, impacting various macro-economic factors and parameters in the Eastern European region and its subsequent effect on global markets.
- The impact of higher inflation in many countries and the resulting spike in interest rates.
- The continued but declining impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and consumption patterns.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Design; Research; Promotional and Consulting Services; Legal Services; Accounting Services; All Other Professional; Scientific; Technical Services
2) By Mode: Online; Offline; Hybrid
2) By Service Provider: Large Enterprise; Small and Medium Enterprise
Sub segments: Photographic Services; Market Research Services; Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services; Scientific Research and Development Services; Environmental Consulting Services; Management Consulting Services; Specialized Design Services; Architectural, Engineering Consultants and Related Services; B2B Legal Services; B2C Legal Services; Hybrid Legal Services; Criminal Law Practices; Payroll Services; Tax Preparation Services; Bookkeeping, Financial Auditing and Other Accounting Services; Translation Services; Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Key Companies Mentioned: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited; PwC; Ernst & Young; KPMG; Accenture
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard
Companies Mentioned
- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
- PwC
- Ernst & Young
- KPMG
- Accenture
- Mazars
- Omnicom Group Inc
- Slalom
- Ruihua CPA
- Business Connexion
- Enviro Analysts & Engineers Private Limited
- International Gulf Engineering Consultancy Bureau LLC
- Yingke Law Firm
- Interpublic Group
- AlmapBBDO
- Carat France
- AECOM
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Kesarev Consulting
- Boston Consulting Group
- FCB Ulka
- Bain & Company
- WMcCann
- Beijing Dentsu Advertising Co Ltd
- A.T. Kearney
- CMS
- Nehlsen Middle East Environmental Consultancy
- BBDO
- Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
- Crowe
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Field LLP
- Allen & Overy
- DeHeng Law Offices
- Picco Accounting
- McKinsey & Company
- AMEC Foster Wheeler
- BlueFocus Communication Group Co. Ltd
- FinExpertiza
- Lince Consulting
- Moscow Consulting Group
- Dentons
- WPP plc
- Serviceplan
- Cooley
- Edge Evolve
- BDO
- Swan Environmental Private Limited
- Baker Tilly
- Baker & McKenzie
- Aon Consulting
- Alvarez & Marsal
- Charles Ghadban Accounting
- Publicis Groupe
- Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
- Kimley-Horn
- Zhong Tian CPA
- Huayong CPA
- Oliver Wyman and Strategy
- Dentsu
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Africa International Advisors
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 500 |
Published | February 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2024 - 2028 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 6506.51 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 7970.57 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.2% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 61 |